Veterans Affairs: local VA Community Care expanded; approved disability increases add $240,000 annually

Aug 17, 2026

Veterans Affairs staff said veterans can now receive VA Community Care locally and several veterans' disability rating increases bring an estimated $240,000 more annually to the community; property-tax credit rules for 100% disabled veterans were clarified.

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Veterans Affairs staff briefed the commissioners on benefit clarifications and recent approvals. Staff clarified that the disabled-veteran property tax credit for 100% disabled veterans applies to the homestead plus one acre. They also said veterans can now receive VA Community Care locally instead of traveling out of county.

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